Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2016

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,915

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,339

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $1,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTiguan
TrimLuxuryPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $34,445
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $33,067
Third-row seat 375    
Heated front seats 395    
Security Group 795    
4.6L V8 1,200    
Satellite radio 0 0  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,200 2,200 1,975
Class II trailer hitch     530
Running boards     1,100
Third-row seat 319    
Heated front seats 336    
Security Group 676    
4.6L V8 1,068    
Satellite radio 0 0  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 1,958 1,958 1,895
Class II trailer hitch     456
Running boards     900
Options (change) 7,810 5,045 3,605
Options (change) 6,776 4,377 3,251
Destination 645 645 865
Total Price $39,250 $38,990 $38,915
Total Invoice $35,506 $35,339 $37,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $249
Model Year200620062016
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTiguan
TrimLuxuryPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/40-19
Total Price$39,250$38,990$38,915
Adjustments for Features0-550-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,250$38,440$36,725
Cost Above Minimum$810$0$0
Total Invoice$35,506$35,339$37,183
Adjustments for Features0-498-2,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,506$34,841$35,090
Cost Above Minimum$665$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200620062016
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTiguan
TrimLuxuryPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,025$6,575$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-498-2,093

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20062016
ModelMountaineerTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in102.5 in
Length193.5 in174.5 in
Width73.5 in71.2 in
Height72.8 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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